Staff Engineer (Account)

RecargaPay; Brasil; On-site; BRL 111,600 - 167,400; Full time

Job summary

RecargaPay is looking for a Staff Engineer who will play a crucial role in delivering high-impact backend solutions for our infrastructure. You will tackle complex engineering challenges, lead technical initiatives, and mentor engineers across levels to foster a culture of excellence.

The ideal candidate should have an academic background in computer science or engineering and be proficient in Java, Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, and AWS. Experience in Python and asynchronous programming is a plus. Join us to drive innovation and enhance system performance.

Qualifications

• Academic background oriented toward computer science, engineering, or software development disciplines.
• Development using Java, Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, Kafka, and AWS.
• Experience in Python is a plus.
• Experience with asynchronous programming.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical initiatives, shaping project strategy and ensuring successful execution of backend projects.
• Deliver backend solutions that balance business goals, scalability, and operational efficiency.
• Operate autonomously, often driving key project segments to completion.
• Mentor and guide engineers across levels.
• Champion best practices in coding and system design.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams.
• Deliver high-quality, innovative solutions that enhance system performance.
• Support the development of junior engineers.
• Drive the evolution of engineering practices by introducing improvements.
• Solve technical problems of the highest scope.
• Promote the adoption of AI-assisted engineering practices.
• Drive innovation within your team.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

PostgreSQL

Kafka

AWS

Python

Asynchronous programming

Education

Computer Science or Engineering Degree

Job description

As a Staff Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-impact, scalable solutions for the company's backend infrastructure. You will tackle complex engineering challenges and take ownership of key technical projects that drive innovation and excellence across our systems. In a fast-paced, evolving environment, you will be instrumental in shaping the technical direction and ensuring the robustness and reliability of our services.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical initiatives, shaping project strategy and ensuring successful execution of medium to large-scale backend projects.
• Deliver backend solutions that balance business goals, scalability, and operational efficiency.
• Operate autonomously, often driving key project segments or entire projects to completion, aligning with business goals and customer needs.
• Mentor and guide engineers across levels, supporting their technical development and helping grow a culture of excellence across teams.
• Champion best practices in coding, system design, and architecture, contributing to continuous improvements in engineering methodologies.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless integrations and maintain optimal system performance.
• Deliver high-quality, innovative solutions that enhance system performance, scalability, and user experience.
• Support the development of junior or semi-senior engineers by fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and shared ownership.
• Drive the evolution of engineering practices by introducing improvements, promoting innovation, and sharing technical expertise across teams.
• Solve technical problems of the highest scope, complexity, and ambiguity.
• Promote the adoption of AI-assisted engineering practices within your squad and chapter, leveraging tools for code generation, automated refactoring, test case creation, and technical documentation. Identify opportunities where AI can enhance developer productivity, code quality, and team velocity.
• Drive innovation within your team by experimenting with new approaches and boldly solving complex engineering challenges.

Qualifications

• Academic background oriented toward computer science, engineering, or software development disciplines.
• Development using Java, Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, Kafka, and AWS.
• Experience in Python is a plus.
• Experience with asynchronous programming.